Orso

I walked past this restaurant many times when I eat on a restaurant on 46 street this time we thought we give it a try and I’m glad we did no wonder it’s been open since 1983. The service was excellent everybody in the restaurant that greeted you was friendly. I had the salmon which was delicious. We also had a pasta dish and the softshell crabs they gave you complementary bread and butter. We tournament was a birthday so we got a little ice cream with a candle on Itagain it’s moderately price considering you’re in New York City

The bolognese rigatoni sauce was incredible and the plate to share was great. The ambiance of this place was quite something as well, it felt like some restaurant in Italy. Also, our waiter was amazing, I think his name was Timm but I'm not quite sure: He spoke french with us since he was currently learning it to go to France in a near future.

It's a cute family spot for Italian food on a street packed with tourist traps, a recommended place if you're thinking about going to a show nearby. The restaurant is small and cozy, nothing splashy and the service is very attentive and friendly. The menu is extremely small and limited, so make sure you check it before you go so you have options. The food is nothing to write home about but it's okay, you will most likely enjoy it, just won't be impressed. I have to highlight the mussels appetizer, they were juicy and the sauce was absolutely tasty (I mopped it out with the bread). The bolognese pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauce is also pretty good. If you're a fan of calf liver (like I am) I can assure you you'll like this flavorful and tender one (it's hard to find a place that does it justice). In an area that is flocked with tourists and people going to theaters, it's a place good enough to have an okay dinner at a reasonable price.

I used to love this place! Lately, not so much. Choices are very limited and tastes, rather ordinary. It is a go to for pretheatre more because of location rather than quality. I am sorry.

A good location if you’re going to a play and want to have more than a quick bite for dinner beforehand. They were really good at getting the food out so people wouldn’t be late for their shows. The food is totally mediocre and totally adequate. My favorite thing was the spread that came with the bread. The mussels were juicy and tasty. The cheese on the caprese was not good at all and the pappardelle pasta was chewy. The space is small and cozy.

Finding a good restaurant in NYC’s theatre district is, for some reason, not an easy task. Orso is a step above most of the pre/ post show restaurants, but not a standout in general NYC standards. We got the mushroom pizza to start and found it dry and basic. The pastas however were great. Perfectly al dente with the right amount of sauce. The roasted chicken was also good. For dessert our waiter recommended the tiramisu which we found too soggy and not impressive. All in all a very uneven dinner but still a good option when you think of the other options in that area. One last note. We are in our mid 30s and were the youngest patrons there. Found that a bit odd.

Orso is part of nyc dining history. Been here since the early 1980s and still serves reliable and delicious Italian food. Great pizzas and pastas. It's still a staple of pre and post theatre dining and you'll often find Broadway performers dining there after a show. Definitely a must. And service is as professional as it comes.

I expected much better, especially given the many rave reviews I had read. The octopus was tender, and one of our guests enjoyed their shrimp risotto. Everything else was very so-so at best, and pricey.